Remember that life is the
outcome of the Ever-Living. If you have come to comprehend a little of the
mystery of life, and can value its attractions according to their worth; these
are no reasons why you should walk forth with solemn countenance to blight the
enjoyments of other men. Life to them is as real, as the mystery is to you.
Their time will come as yours has, so hasten it for them, if you can, by making
life brighter, more joyous, better." --from Musings On
The True Theosophist's Path

William Q.
Judge was born in Dublin, Ireland. He emigrated to
the United States with his family when he was 13 years old.
At age 21, he became a naturalized citizen. That same year he passed the New York state bar exam. As an attorney, he
specialized in commercial law.

In 1874, Judge met Col. H. S.
Olcott and, through him, H.P. Blavatsky. The following year the three were
instrumental in founding the Theosophical Society. Following the publication of
HPB's book, Isis Unveiled (1877), HPB and Olcott went to India to establish the TS there, leaving Judge
to carry on the work in the United States. They corresponded regularly and Judge
visited India in 1884. After his return he started a
monthly magazine, The Path. He wrote many articles which continue to help the
theosophical student. His book, The Ocean of Theosophy, is a standard class text. And his
rendition of The Bhagavad-Gita is an invaluable devotional book. HPB repeatedly
expressed confidence in Judge and gratitude for all of his work.